Is it Better to Repair or Replace Your Garage Door?

If your garage door is giving you persistent problems or is damaged in some way? If so, you may be torn between fixing it or just replacing it with a new one. At all costs, you shouldn’t be worrying about your garage door breaking down again. It plays a big part in protecting your home, increases curb appeal, keeps interiors insulated and keeps out intruders. This gives you every reason to give repairs or replacement a good thought. Below are a few tips to decide which option works best for you.

Increase Home Value

You may be surprised to hear that 71% of homeowners replace their garage doors when it’s time for repairs believing it increases their home value. After all, a garage door takes up a large area of your home that directly faces the street. If it’s not in good condition, it is better to just replace the door than repair it. Repairs may cost lesser but in the long run, a new door adds more value.

Aesthetics

Your garage door is an important part of your home’s aesthetic. If your home has been through a renovation, your garage door should be upgraded to a new one to keep the look cohesive. If it’s chipped in places or just looks a bit used or worn out, the best option would be a paint job. A little touch-up or a fresh coat of paint can do a world of good. If the door functions fine but you are looking to enhance your home’s curb appeal, a coat of paint will work well too. But if the issues are beyond just aesthetics, you may want to consider a replacement.

Damaged Doors

If your door is damaged from rust, you may need more than just paint touch up. Call a professional to check further rust damage. Are other areas affected? Significant rust can eat away the door sooner than you know, weakening down the structure and consequently your security. For rust damage, it’s best you replace the entire garage door.

Damaged Panel

For little dents from a baseball for instance or weather damage, the decision to replace or repair depends on the age of your door. New garage doors have panels that can be replaced easily. If the rest of the door is in good shape but a small area is damaged, a panel replacement will be better and easier than fixing the dent. In case of a warped door, replacement is the best option. New garage doors have many features that will secure your home better and they are more energy-efficient, saving you more money in the long run. New doors are available in a wide variety of designs and styles that will increase your home value. Unsure about the decision still? Then it’s best to consult professionals for a better assessment.

Welcome to Easy Flip Garage Doors

Here at Easy Flip Garage Doors, we always ensure that you have the best experience with our professional technicians. We serve the GTA, Orangeville, Caledon, Halton Hills, Guelph, Burlington, Toronto, Vaughan and Markham, specializing in installation and repairs of residential overhead garage doors, garage door openers and aluminium capping. Give us a call if you need a hand.